With an acute form of a cold, with any inflammatory process in the paranasal sinuses, as well as for stopping nosebleeds, doctors often prescribe "Naphthyzin". Not only for adults, but also for children.
Indications for the use of children's "Naftizin"
Acute rhinitis, sinusitis, laryngitis, sinusitis, allergic conjunctivitis, hay fever, eustachitis, severe nasal congestion. Here is a list of diseases for which the use of the drug is recommended. Also, nasal drops are used for nosebleeds.
Read the list of contraindications before use. And also evaluate the intended benefits against the background of the list of side effects.
Instructions for the use of "Naftizin" for children
If you do not want to get poisoned, overdose or addictive to "Naphtizin" in your baby, strictly follow the instructions! Children from one year old should bury their nose 1-2 times a day, 1-2 drops of 0.05% solution in each passage. For older children and adults, the dosage is 2-3 drops 3-4 times a day. The use of the drug for more than 7-9 days is categorically contraindicated.
Strictly observe the dosage when using baby "Naphthyzin", and also clean the nose before instillation. According to the principle - one more drop will not be superfluous, parents cause overdose and poisoning in their children. At the same time, according to the latest studies, it was found that in 37% of cases the deterioration of the condition with ODS is a consequence of the use of the drug
Then it's up to you to decide. Read the information below and draw your own conclusions.
"Naphtizin" - for and against
One of the "oldest" and the first remedies for the common cold on the territory of our country - "Naftizin" for a long time satisfied consumer demand, and no claims were made against it. But what happened lately? Why all of a sudden such negative recommendations?
Judging by the reviews of consumers, people who directly used this drug to relieve a runny nose, relieve puffiness and start breathing, they claim almost the opposite effect of "Naphtizin" after a week of use. In addition, the drug is addictive! That is, even when, it would seem, the runny nose has passed for a long time, the nose “requires” another drop of the drug to start breathing.
Children's "Naftizin" - is it worth the risk?
And do not be fooled by the inscription "child", he is no less dangerous than an adult. There is only a lower concentration of the medicinal substance. The main "yes" in favor of "Naphthyzin" is its ability to relieve swelling. Therefore, it is most often used precisely for acute rhinitis, and sometimes to relieve the symptoms of sinusitis.
But this is where the beneficial properties of "Naphtizin" end. And only side effects remain. Therefore, if you nevertheless decide to use the drug for the treatment of acute rhinitis or other problems with the nose in your child, keep in mind that its use is categorically contraindicated if: the baby is not yet a year old; have problems with blood pressure; have heart problems; the child is diabetic; have eye problems; during pregnancy or lactation.
